How to pronounce abyssalpelagic
Say it like uh-bis-ul-puh-LAJ-ik. Abyssalpelagic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAJ).
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- uh
- bis
- ul
- puh
- LAJ
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abyssalpelagic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abyssalpelagic
American and British speakers say abyssalpelagic in essentially the same way: /əˌbɪsəlpəˈlædʒɪk/ in the US and /əˌbɪsəlpəˈlædʒɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-bis-ul-puh-LAJ-ik.
What does abyssalpelagic mean?
- Alternative form of abyssopelagic.
Where does abyssalpelagic come from?
From abyssal (“abyss”) + pelagic (“open ocean”).
Words that rhyme with abyssalpelagic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abyssalpelagic.
Questions about saying abyssalpelagic
How do you pronounce abyssalpelagic?
Say uh-bis-ul-puh-LAJ-ik. The American pronunciation is /əˌbɪsəlpəˈlædʒɪk/. In British English it is /əˌbɪsəlpəˈlædʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abyssalpelagic?
Abyssalpelagic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAJ). Broken into parts: uh · bis · ul · puh · LAJ · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say abyssalpelagic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˌbɪsəlpəˈlædʒɪk/ and the British form is /əˌbɪsəlpəˈlædʒɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.